A Rare Convergence: A Case Report on Bilateral Hypoglossal Schwannoma in a Patient with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease 2
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2024-06
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This case presents a rare co-occurrence of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 (CMT2) and schwannoma, shedding light on the intricate relationship between two neurogenic disorders. CMT is a hereditary sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy while schwannoma is a benign encapsulated tumor involving Schwann cells. The co-occurrence has been previously described in 2 patients in a family with CMT type 1A. Our case reports the first documented instance of the co-occurrence of bilateral hypoglossal schwannoma in CMT2.
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Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, axonal neuropathy, CMT2, schwannoma, bilateral hypoglossal schwannoma
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Gautham K Sankavi, Selvakumar CJ, Kumar V Sadeesh, Sacratis M, Shobana N . A Rare Convergence: A Case Report on Bilateral Hypoglossal Schwannoma in a Patient with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease 2. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2024 Jun; 35(1): 31-33